The Whippet Baseball Team competed against Evansville on Tuesday, April 9, and unfortunately came out on the losing end by a score of 6-4. 

The Whippets fell behind 4-0 in the middle innings but cut the deficit to 4-2 in the top of the 6th. The tying run was on 2nd base when the final out was recorded.

Leading the offense was Owen Hicks and Emmett Spear who went 2×4 and 1×2 respectively.

Owen Hicks handled the starting pitching duties and went 4⅔ innings. Mike Pope came in relief to finish the game.

The Whippets will be in action again on Friday, April 12, against Big Foot at home. Game time is set for 4:45 pm.

Article Submitted by Michael Hookstead
Whitewater High School Head Baseball Coach
mhookstead@wwusd.org
File Photo Courtesy of Bob Mischka